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(Reuters circulated the following article on May 1.)

TORONTO — Canadian National Railway said on Monday it had filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators to issue up to $1.5 billion in debt in both markets over the next two years.

The Montreal-based railway said it expects to use the proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes, including refinancing and redeeming outstanding debt, share repurchases, and acquisitions.